Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
#haverhillpartner
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
This looks like such a fun photo shoot! I love the different outfits everyone is wearing!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Please do a holiday party outfits post!
Very nice very cool,
http://www.jetsettotemichaelkors.com/
Absolutely love the plaid skirt 🙂
Rebecca Elizabeth
xox
englishprepster.blogspot.com
The bows on your christmas tree were a nice touch!
Bemnet
http://thatethiopiangirl.blogspot.com/
I love this photo shoot! You look stunning in that outfit 🙂
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
That looks like so much fun!! Your skirt is beautiful and so is the decor for the party!
LOVE the skirt! It's adorable! 🙂
daughterofasonofasailor.blogspot.com
I LOVE the bows on the Christmas tree!
Abby
Thepreppycoxswain.blogspot.com
The bow tree is adorable! Great inspiration for my tree-shopping this weekend 🙂
http://thegradventurer.blogspot.com/
I adore your outfit, it's gorgeous, but that skirt is amazing. and the bows on the tree are simply lovely!
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Perfect outfit for holiday parties and I'm dying over that tartan tablecloth! So festive! Can't wait to check out the December Matchbook!
Katy @ Classic Katy
This is just about the cutest little photo shoot I've ever seen in my entire life. Seriously, I'm SO in love with your skirt.
this is SO cute! love the festive photos and the bows and ruffles and tartan it's just perfect 🙂
xo
What a fun holiday photo shoot, that skirt looks adorable on you!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
I love this. This looks like it was a lot of fun. Definitely excited to see the whole shoot.
Kolbi | Life With Kolbi
Love the skirt you're wearing! I love Matchbook Mag, and all of these photos. Very beautiful!
Constance || Prep Northwest
too cute! love your skirt! xo
Your hair looks fantastic!
Love the photos, especially the one with all of you at the table! I have a similar skirt from Abercrombie from high school that I though was dated, but I may start wearing it again!
<3 Katherine
http://scallopedandbows.blogspot.ca
I love Matchbook! It's such a great magazine, I'm so glad you paired up with them! Looks like a fun night, too 🙂
xo
Tara
shoesillneverhave.blogspot.com